Obama Doctors "Also Recommended "Moderation Of Alcohol Intake".

[Purveyor]

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His health was described as excellent and he does not have to return for another medical until 2012. Obama, who is 48, has 20-20 vision, weighs 179 llbs in his shoes and clothes, and requires little medication. Apart from the nicotine replacement, he uses a non-steroid anti-inflammatory medication associated with physical activity: he regularly plays basketball at the White House.

The doctors also recommended "moderation of alcohol intake".

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/01/barack-obama-told-to-quit-smoking


The RW blogs have already picked up on this so 'hang on'...

[Cha]

1. They rec that to anybody..but you know that

Obama..he's such a loadie. yeah right.

[Forkboy]

2. The word "moderation" gets me everytime!

Why can't we have a President that says, "Drink! Drink 'til you hurl!!!!".

;)

[angelicwoman]

3. Did the doctors recommend it specificallly to him?

because if the Guardian simply said that doctors recommend (to everyone) to moderate their alcohol consumption, then I don't know why The Guardian included that quote there. They better explain.

[Whisp]

29. it could also mean that he doesn't drink at all and..

some say that a glass of wine or beer every day is good for you. ;)

[madamesilverspurs]

4. And how many times did they recommend

that for W?

Oh, wait. Nevermind.

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[hisownpetard]

5. They also recommended that W stay away from pretzels.

[customerserviceguy]

6. Segways, too

That's why he uses non sequiturs, they can't be considered proper segues to anything!

[TacticalPeek]

8. Hah!

/tweety laugh

[NoQuarter]

9. Nice work.

:toast:

[jesus_of_suburbia]

7. Well they didn't say he needs to quit drinking, so I'd say he's ok.

(it was probably just a reminder to keep it in check)

[CTyankee]

12. What is meant by "moderation" is different depending on what country you are in.

Betcha you'll get a marked difference between an American doctor and, say, a French or an Italian doctor. Hmmm....

[CreekDog]

10. Also recommended when posting to DU

sadly, many do not follow the advice. :hide:

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

13. Huh? Wha?!

Tha'sh redicoo...redikul...Tha'sh just plain stoopid!!

[RedRoses323]

16. LOL...

:rofl: :beer:

Milwaukee is my hometown!! :toast:

[Whisp]

30. lol. heheh. n/t.

[whyverne]

11. This country was built by drinkers, smokers and brawlers.

Look what's happened since the "sissies" have taken over.

[Ninga]

14. "moderate" use of alcohol is typically approved by docs as a positive thing, not negative.

"moderate" use (one glass of wine with dinner for example) can help with cholesterol issues.

[oviedodem]

15. And Bush was DRUNK all 8 years; I wonder if he got a moderation of alcohol

[Jennicut]

17. How soon we forget: Andrew Johnson took the oath as VP drunk.

"Almost equally memorable was the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln and Vice President Andrew Johnson in 1865. Johnson had just got through an attack of typhoid fever and, though a light drinker, he fortified himself with some brandy, chased by several slugs of whisky. When his turn came to take the oath, he stood up, weaving slightly, and made an unscheduled but extremely fiery speech ("Humble as I am, plebeian as I may be deemed, permit me in the presence of this brilliant assemblage . . ."). "Senators on the Republican side." reported the New York World, "began to hide their heads." Notables tugged at his coattails, but Johnson paid no heed. The Vice President was quite drunk."

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,817670,00.html#ixzz0gwHwfawl


A few drinks here and there is not a huge scandal for a President or VP.

[slackmaster]

18. Most doctors always recommend that no matter how much consumption you report

No big deal.

[Rebubula]

19. That is strange...

...The Bacardi bottle has been saying that to me for YEARS!!!

Never listen....

[blogslut]

20. That story is bullshit

The actual report is here:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/rss_viewer/potus_med_exam_feb2010.pdf

The bit about "alcohol moderation" is general advice, along with getting immunizations, eating well and taking care of teeth.

[Perky]

21. God! this is not going to be pleasant

No easy path to get past this

Gibbs has to answer the question.. If he doesn't it is going to be with us for a week both on talk radio and on ate night TV


He can't aay it is not our business.


He has to talk about it without providing anything that the Repuke can hold on to

[quiller4]

22. My doc says the same thing to me even though he knows I haven't had a single

drink in 25 years. Obama's doc says he recommends moderate intake of alcohol to all patients which he defines for a male as 2 glasses of wine or one mixed drink daily and,no, you can't same up your daily allowance for the weekend.

Since the doc was quoted on the Sunday news reports, why expect anything more?

[Binka]

32. Perky Why Don't You Support DU?

Year in and year out I have to read your shit on DU but you NEVER support DU. Why is that?

[Teaser]

23. effin quacks

.

[krabigirl]

24. who cares? Besides outdated uptight freaks, that is.

[maxsolomon]

25. maybe he needs to moderate it by USING MORE

if you don't get in a glass of red wine or brandy per day, that might not be enough to keep you healthy!

[hollowdweller]

26. I want him to quit smoking Cold Turkey

Maybe he'll get cranky with congress and get something passed.

[jenmito]

27. This article explains it all and links to Dr.'s exact "recommendations":

Moderation, please
Posted: Monday, March 01, 2010 4:20 PM by Mark Murray
Filed Under: White House, Barack Obama

From NBC's Mark Murray, Chuck Todd and Domenico Montanaro
The Drudge Report has a provocative photo and link to a story on President Obama's recent physical exam. It shows Obama drinking a beer at a basketball game with this headline: "PAPER: Obama doctors recommend 'moderation of alcohol intake'..." And it links to a Guardian newspaper account of Obama's physical, which contains this final line: "The doctors also recommended 'moderation of alcohol intake.'"

But when you read the actual report, it's clear that this alcohol recommendation is akin to your dentist telling you to floss daily and brush your teeth twice a day.

Recommendations: Follow-up colorectal cancer screening is recommended in 5 years for routine colon cancer screening. Continue smoking cessation efforts, a daily exercise program, healthy diet, moderation in alcohol intake, periodic dental care, and remain up-to-date with recommended immunizations. Continue modified exercise regimen, and lower extremity muscle strengthening program, for occasional left patella-femoral pain secondary to chronic tendonitis. Recommend dietary modification to reduce LDL cholesterol below 130.

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2010/03/01/2215706.aspx

[Whisp]

31. no way!

Obama came to his doctor's appointment piss drunk and puking all over his shoes drinking out of a paper bag.

at least that is what RushFuckFace McOxy will ratchet it up to tomorrow.

and on the way out he punched out a nurse.

good grief, unbelievable.

[jumptheshadow]

34. So they told him to "continue alcohol moderation," eh....

This is just a grammar thing. They told him to continue smoking cessation efforts, continue his exercise program, continue a healthy diet, etc.

Thank you for showing us the entire text.

[marshall]

28. Maybe he doesn't drink at all, and they are telling him to drink a glass of wine?

I don't drink either, but I'm always thinking about that glass of red wine a day that I hear doctors recommending.

[brand404]

33. That was my 1st and only thought ...i had to read a RW post to see another angle.

Never thought it could imply he had a drinking issue...I figured it was just a common thing to say as a health benefit.
I dont drink and actually avoid it because i hate the taste of alcohol but would expect a doctor to tell me to take some in moderation.